Category Archives: Politics

Arafat poisoned with Polonium

Posted on 2013-11-06 by Andreas Moser

The news that Yasser Arafat was poisoned with polonium should not come as a surprise for those who know what his favourite restaurant was. Well, Polish cuisine is not for everyone.

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War is like Coke

Posted on 2013-08-29 by Andreas Moser

Nowadays, if you want to drink a Coke, you can choose among at least 17 different flavours: cherry, lemon, vanilla, with or without caffeine, with or without sugar, and now even a Coke with your own name. In the good … Continue reading →

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Do we need UN approval for military intervention?

Posted on 2013-08-28 by Andreas Moser

This article is being written with the situation in Syria in mind, a mind which in my case is frustrated with the almost complete absence of meaningful outside support for the rebels, freedom fighters and people of Syria. But the … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Law, Military, Politics, Syria | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Did you notice the Irony? (9) Egypt

Posted on 2013-08-15 by Andreas Moser

Egypt continues to be not only a source of bad news and sad news, but also of ironic twists and turns. = = = So the Egyptian military now imposed martial law. This includes a curfew in Cairo and 10 … Continue reading →

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Islam is a Country and Jews follow Jesus Christ

Posted on 2013-08-10 by Andreas Moser

The Republican Party in the USA used to have the monopoly for providing us with funny people during otherwise dry election campaigns, but now One Nation in Australia is filling the void in a year in which there is no … Continue reading →

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Baltic Pride: The Arguments against Gay Equality

Posted on 2013-08-04 by Andreas Moser

The most puzzling part of the discussion about gay equality and same-sex marriage is how anyone can be opposed to this on reasonable grounds. I never understood what straight people lose when gay people are allowed to marry, for example. … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Lithuania, Photography, Politics, Religion | Tagged , | 27 Comments

Among Gays: Baltic Pride 2013

Posted on 2013-07-29 by Andreas Moser

It’s my first time taking part in a parade promoting equality for of homo-, bi- and transsexuals, and I probably would not join events like these in my home country of Germany. Not being a fan of large crowds, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Lithuania, Politics, Travel | Tagged , | 17 Comments

Britain’s Fight against Illegal Immigration

Posted on 2013-07-23 by Andreas Moser

I used to think that the UK, consisting mainly of one large island, shouldn’t have that much of a problem with illegal immigration as countries with many long land borders. After all, you only have to control the airports, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Law, Politics, UK | Tagged | 6 Comments

Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013

Posted on 2013-06-25 by Andreas Moser

Does it really matter if Nelson Mandela dies, as long as Morgan Freeman is still alive? And what does this say about the line between reality and film? Before you criticize me for publishing this now, keep in mind that … Continue reading →

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James Gandolfini, 1961-2013

Posted on 2013-06-20 by Andreas Moser

If you haven’t seen it yet, watch the political satire In the Loop, with James Gandolfini as General Miller. And for those who have already watched it, enjoy my favourite scene again:

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